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Encina Preparatory High

San Juan Unified · Sacramento County · 1400 Bell Street, Sacramento, CA 95825-2303

(916) 971-7538

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1/10
#1216
Rank 1216 out of 1,227
Top 99%
English Language Arts1/10 · #1207 · 2nd percentile
Mathematics1/10 · #1201 · 2nd percentile
Science1/10 · #1276 · 1st percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Encina Preparatory High sits in the heart of Sacramento's Arden-Arcade corridor, a dense, transit-connected part of the city that's home to a wide mix of families and backgrounds. The school's academics are still developing, and families in the area looking for stronger test score performance may want to weigh their options carefully — Sacramento Unified and other nearby districts offer a range of alternatives worth exploring. That said, for families already rooted in the San Juan Unified community, Encina's "Preparatory" focus signals an ambition to grow, and the surrounding neighborhood offers easy access to parks, shopping, and the broader energy of midtown Sacramento just minutes away.

Student Demographics

139 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Asian
43 (31%)
Hispanic
37 (27%)
White
26 (19%)
African American
24 (17%)
Pacific Islander
4 (3%)
Multiple Races
3 (2%)
Other
2 (1%)

Key Indicators

English Learners84 (60%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged130 (94%)
Students with Disabilities25 (18%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

766
Enrollment
44.4
Teachers (FTE)
17.3:1
Student-Staff Ratio
4
Administrators (FTE)
26.3
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Graduation Rate

77.7%of students graduate within 4 years

Graduation Rate Trend

College Readiness

Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) programs offer college-level coursework and are a key indicator of academic rigor.

6
AP Courses
offered
15.5%
AP Participation
of students
103
AP Enrollment
students

Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22

Athletics

Bulldogs · CIF Sac-Joaquin Section

19
varsity sports
6 boys
8 girls
BaseballBasketball (Boys)Basketball (Girls)Beach Volleyball (Girls)Cross Country (Boys)Cross Country (Girls)Flag Football (Girls)Football (11 person)

Source: CIF Home Campus 2025-26

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs8/10 · #572 · 74th percentile

162 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among High Schools in California.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found